Deaths of several Cedar Rapids area residents announced
Obituaries list Beatrice F. Herman 67 of 432 27th Ave SW Cedar Rapids died after a long illness at University Hospitals Iowa City. Also noted are Lewis J. Clark 77 of 193 Jacelyn Drive NW and Walter S. Arnold 83 with service details. Don F. Weich 60 of Iowa City. plus multiple memorials for Rosdail Glenn T. Wiebel Arthur and Clara Deuher and Adelia Haught with service plans and burial locations.
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Beatrice F. Herman
27Th Ave
Cedar Rapids
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Naperville
Ill
Frank Herman
Asbury United Methodist Church
Lawrence Shrimp
Atlanta
Mort Shrimp
Eureka Springs
Ark
Brush Chapel
Charles Mehaffey
Czech National Cemetery
Lewis J. Clark
Jacelyn Drive
Seymour
Alice Ruka
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
Meat Packers Union, Cio
Ola Lampkin
Brighton
Turner Chapel West
Lee Roy Collins
Linwood Cemetery
Moscow
Arthur Wiebel
Gill-Lacock
Diary allegedly links mob to national crime cartel
The Republic reports authorities say the diary details a national crime cartel run by organized crime leaders with legal and illegal ventures. it allegedly notes cash skimmed from Las Vegas casinos financing the network. The diary was turned over to authorities by Gerald Denono, described as a Mafia figure.
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The
Republic
Las Vegas
Gerald Denono
Hoffa Arrest and Nixon Pardon Tangle in Cold War Era
The text notes Hoover Hoffa in federal protective custody after a 1967 conviction for jury tampering and mail fraud, later commuted by Nixon with a union ban until 1980. Hoffa disappeared in 1975 amid rumors of death. Nixon resigned in 1974 and was pardoned by Gerald Ford for offenses within 1969 to 1974.
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Republic
Hoffa
Nixon
Union
Gerald Ford
United States
Richard Nixon
Iran Iran hostage crisis shifts as embargo talk grows
The State Department reports about 30 Iranian workers freed after the Nov 4 embassy seizure. Carter imposes oil export bans and asset freezes while allies debate broader sanctions, and Iran vows retaliation. A shah’s surgery for gallstones is postponed for six to ten weeks by doctors.
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State Department
Libya
Ali Triki
Tunisia
Carter
United States
Britain
West Germany
Benelux
France
Bomb explodes aboard American Airlines jet from Chicago
FBI probes link to pro Iran group after a small bomb destroyed in the cargo hold of American Flight 444 from Chicago to Washington. Eighty passengers evacuated as the plane landed at Dulles. no injuries, device described as low yield with battery and altimeter parts recovered.
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Chicago
FBI
American Airlines
Washington, D.C
American Flight 444
Washington
Dulles International
Chicago Tribune
WBBM
WMAQ
National Transportation Safety Board
National Airport
Plotnik
Washington Post
Weather Report Weather details and national temperature extremes
Wind direction and velocity at 11 a.m. 14 mph. Sunrise 6 59 sunset 4 44. Year ago today high 33 low 27 precipitation 1 24. Extended forecast fair and mild Sunday with showers Monday and Tuesday highs mainly in the 50s Sunday and Monday 40s to about 50 Tuesday. Lows mid 30s to lower 40s. National highs and lows: 88 at Thermal California. 3 below at West Yellowstone Montana. Coralville Lake river stages with multiple gauge readings and flood concerns.
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Atlantic
Pacific
Pennsylvania
Maine
mid-Atlantic
New England
New York
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Texas
Rio Grande
California
Washington
Oregon
Colorado
Gulf Coast
Plains
Michigan
Rockies
Great Basin
Florida
Arizona
Shooting at Green Gable Inn Leaves Man Shot
George J. Karras, 26, is held in Linn County Jail on attempted murder and concealed weapon charges after a 1 a.m. shooting at the Green Gable Inn. Howard Hoy, 32, was shot in both legs and taken to St Luke's Hospital in serious but later good condition. Police say three patrons were present. owner Irv Parry called it an accidental firing and noted Hoy bought Karras a drink minutes before.
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George J. Karras
J Ave
Linn County
Green Gable Inn
Karras
Howard Hoy
Green Gable
Hoy
St. Luke's Hospital
St. Luke’s
Irv Parry
Parry
Iowa usury ceiling backs long term lending debate
The article notes investors shifting to longer term certificates as Iowa’s 12 percent usury cap persists. UFS resists state-limit evasion while bankers urge repeal. Officials warn lower rates could complicate legislative changes. The 12 percent limit has stood since 1848 with past shifts from 20 to 9 percent.
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Cate
Cook
UFS
Iowa
Iowa Bankers Association
Mark Douglas
Arenations Surcharge Planned For Arena Events
A surcharge will fund the new arena from football basketball and wrestling tickets and from student fees. Basketball tickets rise to 6 wrestling to 3 and football to 10 once the football surcharge starts this season. The arena was promised after Lute Olson stayed at Iowa instead of USC. Ten years ago militant youths caused violence and tear gas at a peaceful protest in the nation’s capital.
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Lute Olson
Iowa
Southern California
Births and Emergencies in Cedar Rapids Area
Vital Statistics lists numerous births from Mercy and St. Luke's on Nov 15 with names and addresses in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. Separate entries log multiple medical emergencies and a fire alarm in Cedar Rapids and Marion, plus a faulty wiring incident on Center Point Road NE.
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J St. SW
E Ave
First Ave
Fifth Ave
Center Point Road
Fewer Felony Cases in Cedar Rapids This Month
County Attorney Eugene Kopecky notes a drop to 10 felony charges filed in November, well below the typical 40s. He cites no clear reason for the decline, while police mention two major cases this month including a murder in a Sammy’s Lounge robbery and an attempted murder at Green Gable Inn.
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Cedar Rapids
Eugene Kopecky
Kopecky
Sammy
Green Gable Inn
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Rosdail
Glenn T
United Methodist Church
Walford
Glenn W. McMichael
Norway Cemetery
Turner Mortuary West
Arnold
Walter S
All Saints Catholic Church
Edmund Becker
All Saints
Mount Calvary Cemetery
Turner Chapel East
Walter Arnold
Hanford Post No. 5
American Legion
Don F. Weich
Marion and
Bennett
Virginia Bolton
Tipton
Iowa State University
University of Iowa
Cedar County
University of Iowa Institute of Public Affairs
Galena, Ill
Marion
Agra Partners
Jeffrey
Toledo
Steve Ovel
Lisa
St. Louis
Lori
Hiawatha
Gene
Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories
George Gallagher
Davenport
Cedar Memorial Mausoleum
Cedar Memorial Funeral Home
George Smerles
Daniels St
Nixon Hoffa
Iran
U.S
American Farm Bureau Federation
Ton
United States of America
Hasan Habibi
Tehran Radio
Hibbard E. Williams
Benjamin H. Kean
Lran
Tehran
Art Plotnik
Weather Report
C.R. Weather
Thermal
Calif
West Yellowstone
Mont
Coralville Lake
Mississippi River
LaCrosse
Lansing
Dam
McGregor
Guttenberg
Dubuque
Keithsburg
Keoku
Rees
Miami
Nashville
N.orleans
Denver
Phoenix
Duluth
Bismarck
Cincinnati
Sioux Falls
SUNY
TROY
Douglas
Arena
John E. Lapes
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Mt. Vernon Rd
Today's Index
Court A.C
A.C Family
Barbara
Alan Shepley
Harvest Drive
Teresa
Gary Wiggins
Summer Circle
Patricia
Bob Sebetka
N Ave
St. Luke's
Bradley Hahn
Shawnee Court NW
Rick M. Kern
Joni L. Schlotfelt
Thomas J. Kipping
Patricia A. Hinds
Michael L. McNeal
Martha L. Rosa
Anthony J. Nelson
Cindy L. Arey
Kevin D. Kohl
Corrina M. Butler
James O. Withnell
June A. Petersen
Phillip W. Brundreth Jr
Kim M. Manta
William T. Barry
Mary E. Redlinger
Dennis L. Booth
Marlene A. Cooper
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